
Land with Home for Sale in Carson, New Mexico
Comanche Trl, Carson, NM 87517
Tucked at the end of Comanche Trail in Carson, this 5-acre wooded parcel offers privacy, quiet, views, and a wonderfully unique off-grid retreat. Set among mature pinon and juniper, the property has the feeling of a true northern New Mexico hideaway while still offering a usable base for future plans. At the heart of the property is an approximately 250 sq ft scoria-filled earthbag structure that is both practical and full of character. Warm plaster walls, flagstone floors, a wood stove, natural light, and a sleeping loft create a compact but comfortable space with a surprising sense of charm. A small solar setup provides power for LED lighting, making the structure immediately useful as a weekend retreat, creative escape, or basecamp while developing the property further. One of the standout features is the attached second-story deck, which opens to spectacular views of the Taos Range. It is an ideal place for morning coffee, evening sunsets, stargazing, or simply taking in the quiet of the surrounding high desert forest. Outside, a flagstone patio extends the living space into the landscape and adds to the property's handmade, grounded feel. For a buyer looking to build a larger primary home, this property offers a valuable head start: land, privacy, an existing off-grid shelter, solar lighting, outdoor living areas, and a peaceful place to stay while planning the next phase. Whether used as a simple retreat, project base, future homesite, or long-term Carson getaway, this property offers space, solitude, views, and character in a setting that feels far removed from the ordinary. Buyer should verify square footage, structure status/permitting, access, utilities, water/septic feasibility, solar system capacity, zoning, and all matters material to Buyer's intended use.
Location
- Street address
- Comanche Trl
- County
- Taos County
- Zip code
- 87517
- Community
- Carson (10A)
- Elevation
- 6,916 feet
Directions
From HWY 567 in Carson NM travel SOUTH on South Carson Rd for 3.2 miles. Turn Right on Comanche Trail. Travel .8 miles and stay LEFT at the red gate. Continue on Comanche Trail following fence line on the passenger side for .2 miles. At the end of the fence line you will encounter a 3 way split - stay right - sign for 85/94 is to the left. Follow drive - you will pass a mannequin on the right. Soon after is a lightly traveled track vearing to the Right - follow pink surveyors tape in trees. If you come to the larger house back up... you past it
Property details
- Acreage
- 5 acres
- Zoning
- County
- MLS #
- TAOSMLS 115495
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $5
Legal description
SECTION-18 TOWNSHIP-24N RANGE-11E 5.018 ACRES WITHIN SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SEC 18 LOT 4-B QUAD 2
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Features
- Borders National Forest, Level, Xeriscape
Exterior
- Pool
- Deck
- Features
- Dog Run, Gravel Driveway, Rain Gutters, Shed, Unpaved Driveway
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Heating
- Wood, Wood Stove
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Flooring
- Flagstone
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Features
- Smoke Free
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | New listing | $110,000 | — | TAOSMLS |















